Summary - 5 MILL LANE ROYTON OLDHAM OL2 5NG
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Historic cottage blending original features with modern kitchen and large garden..
Original 1747 period features: exposed beams, brick fireplace, stained glass
Large open-plan kitchen/diner with integrated appliances
Spacious attic room accessed by full staircase, flexible use
Extensive, well-established front garden with deck and fish pond
Driveway provides private off-street parking
Leasehold with 748 years remaining; ground rent £0.72/year
Solid brick construction; assumed no wall insulation — consider upgrade costs
EPC rating E and single bathroom may limit larger families
A rare, character-filled cottage near Tandle Hills, Spaw Cottage combines 18th-century charm with modern comforts. Original features such as exposed beams, an original brick fireplace and stained glass windows give the lounge and front bedroom genuine period character, while a newly fitted open-plan kitchen/diner and a modern first-floor bathroom provide everyday convenience for family life.
The house offers flexible accommodation across three bedrooms including a spacious attic room accessed by a full staircase — ideal as a home office, playroom or fourth bedroom. The extensive, well-established front garden with pond, elevated deck and mature shrubs creates a private outdoor room for children and pets, and the front driveway supplies off-street parking.
Practical benefits include mains gas central heating, double glazing and a long lease (748 years remaining) with a nominal ground rent (72p per year). The property sits in a comfortable, white suburban neighbourhood with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, close to countryside walks yet within a major conurbation — attractive for families seeking a balance of green space and services.
Buyers should note this is a solid-brick, pre-1900 property with assumed lack of wall insulation; improving thermal performance may be needed and could affect running costs. The EPC rating is E and there is one bathroom, which may be limiting for larger households. Overall, the house is deceptively spacious but purchasers should expect period-maintenance responsibilities alongside the character and setting.
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